Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Laphroaig
£405
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Laphroaig |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 52.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £404.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 £405.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 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 £404.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£404.5 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)