Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 65% |
| Age | 11 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish 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 Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts