Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel
Tomintoul
£300
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.2% | 65% |
| Age | 24 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299.88 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel is better value at £300 vs £344.
For beginners: Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel
Pros
- +More affordable (£299.88 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — 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 £299.88)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel 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 Tomintoul 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 20) - Tawny Port Barrel
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts