Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsLongrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins
DistilleryTeaninichSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%51.7%
Age23 yr11 yr
Price£344.14£499
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value9/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £499.

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 £499)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Longrow?

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins 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

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

SmokeyToastedLeatheryOily

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