Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£257
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 65% |
| Age | 29 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £257 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is better value at £257 vs £344.
For beginners: Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£257 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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 £257)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts