Douglas Laing Old Particular Double Pack vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Douglas Laing Old Particular Double PackTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryDouglas LaingTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%65%
Age35 yr23 yr
Price£450£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Douglas Laing Old Particular Double Pack

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value11/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Douglas Laing Old Particular Double Pack

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £450.

For beginners: Douglas Laing Old Particular Double Pack is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Douglas Laing Old Particular Double Pack

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£450 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £450)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Douglas?

Douglas Laing Old Particular Double Pack 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.

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 Douglas Laing Old Particular Double Pack

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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