Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsRoyal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTeaninichRoyal Salute
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV65%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£450
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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 £450.

For beginners: Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £450)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£450 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 Royal?

Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyVanillaOld WoodNuttyToasted

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