Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Auchroisk
★ 4.00
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £350.
For beginners: Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£349.95 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £349.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) 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 Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts