Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry FinishTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryEdradourTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%65%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£288£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

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).

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish is better value at £288 vs £344.

For beginners: Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£288 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £288)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish 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 Edradour 21 Year Old 2001 Oloroso Sherry Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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