Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan)
Linkwood
£317
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £316.85 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan) is better value at £317 vs £344.
For beginners: Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan)
Pros
- +More affordable (£316.85 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −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 £316.85)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan) 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 Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (bottled 2022) - Oloroso Sherry Finish (Wilson & Morgan)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts