Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Auchentoshan
£449
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 56.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £448.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £449.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 £448.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£448.8 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)