Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistillerySylvain CathiardTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£250£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019 is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Domaine?

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges 1er cru Aux Murgers 2019

Dried FruitTobaccoSmokey

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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