Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V
Glenfarclas
£535
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 53.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £535 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V
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 £535.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V 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)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £535)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£535 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V 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 Glenfarclas 29 Year Old 1986 Refill Sherry Casks - Family Collector Series V