Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£254
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Caledonian |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 65% | 50.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £253.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £254 vs £344.
For beginners: Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £253.95)
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£253.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)