Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsDomaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020
DistilleryTeaninichTaupenot-Merme
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV65%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£275
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 is better value at £275 vs £344.

For beginners: Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £275)

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£275 vs £344.14)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Domaine?

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

LeafyFresh Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeMalt ExtractVegetative

Only Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

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