Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsOld School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory)
DistilleryTeaninichSignatory
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV65%43.5%
Age23 yr31 yr
Price£344.14£295
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory) is better value at £295 vs £344.

For beginners: Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £295)

Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£295 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Old?

Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Old School Malt 31 Year Old - Batch 1 (Signatory)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitToastedNutty

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