Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£270
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 49.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £269.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £270 vs £344.
For beginners: Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £269.95)
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£269.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Highland?
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)