Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryAultmoreTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%65%
Age35 yr23 yr
Price£334.63£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)

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).

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) is better value at £335 vs £344.

For beginners: Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£334.63 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — 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 £334.63)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi) 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 Aultmore 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 1575) (Adelphi)

Old WoodSherriedHoneyNuttyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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