Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Laphroaig
£375
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Laphroaig |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 52% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £374.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
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 £375.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 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 £374.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£374.95 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)