Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlentauchersTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.6%65%
Age34 yr23 yr
Price£439.68£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £440.

For beginners: Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£439.68 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 £439.68)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodHoneyNuttySherriedTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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