Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£364
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 65% |
| Age | 46 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £363.53 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £364.
For beginners: Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£363.53 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £363.53)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Probably Speyside's Finest 46 Year Old 1966 (cask 9176) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts