Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Bowmore
£338
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Bowmore |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £337.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £338 vs £344.
For beginners: Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £337.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£337.95 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish 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 Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish