Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Port Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsPort Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky
DistilleryTeaninichPort Dundas
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV65%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£375
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Port Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £375.

For beginners: Port Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £375)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Port Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£375 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 Port?

Port Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Port Dundas 20 Year Old / Special Releases / Bot.2011 Single Whisky

SherriedVanillaOld WoodToastedHoney

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