Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac
Grosperrin
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Grosperrin | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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)
Who should buy Grosperrin?
Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Grosperrin No.68 Fins Bois Heritage Cognac
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts