Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryRosebankTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age20 yr23 yr
Price£499£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)

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).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £499.

For beginners: Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 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 £499)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Rosebank?

Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Rosebank 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 607) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)

FragantHoneyCitric

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetative

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