Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsBunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryTeaninichBunnahabhain
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%46.9%
Age23 yr31 yr
Price£344.14£388.94
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

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 £389.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 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 £388.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£388.94 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodSmokeyLeatheryMedicinalSherried

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