Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryEdradourTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%65%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£549.95£344.14
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value2/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £550.

For beginners: Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£549.95 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 £549.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) 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 Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Explore more