Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£356
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 41.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £356.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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 £356.
For beginners: Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 £356.47)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£356.47 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 Malts?
Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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
Only Malts of Islay 34 Year Old 1989 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)