Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Dumbarton
£379
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dumbarton | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 65% |
| Age | 35 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £378.5 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £379.
For beginners: Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£378.5 vs £344.14)
- −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 affordable (£344.14 vs £378.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts