Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel
Balvenie
£399
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Balvenie |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 50.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel
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 £399.
For beginners: Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel 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 Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 15974) Single Barrel