Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsClynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeaninichClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%47.1%
Age23 yr25 yr
Price£344.14£379.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value13/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £380.

For beginners: Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £379.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£379.95 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

OilyLeatheryOld WoodTobaccoNutty

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