Dunhillion 23 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Dunhillion 23 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryDunhillTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%65%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£250£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Dunhillion 23 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Dunhillion 23 Year Old

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).

Dunhillion 23 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Dunhillion 23 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dunhillion 23 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)

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)

Who should buy Dunhillion?

Dunhillion 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Dunhillion 23 Year Old

TobaccoOld WoodSherriedHoneyNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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