Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Glenglassaugh
£515
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 41.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £515 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)
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 £515.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 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 £515)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£515 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 Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)