Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Midleton Very Rare 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Midleton Very Rare 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Midleton |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 65% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £344.14 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Midleton Very Rare 2021
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Midleton Very Rare 2021
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 2021 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 £399)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Midleton Very Rare 2021
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare 2021 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
Only Midleton Very Rare 2021