Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Glencadam
£422
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 65% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £421.99 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
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 £422.
For beginners: Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£421.99 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 £421.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) 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 Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts