Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001)
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£505
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 42.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £505 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £505.
For beginners: Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £505)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£505 vs £344.14)
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001) 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 Tomatin 32 Year Old 1981 (Cask 001)