Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Pulteney
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £399.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts