Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
North British
£363
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | North British |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 65% | 55.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £362.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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 £363.
For beginners: North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £362.62)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£362.62 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 North?
North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 North British 50 Year Old 1961 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)