Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsLongrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood
DistilleryTeaninichSpringbank
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%53.2%
Age23 yr13 yr
Price£344.14£499
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £499.

For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 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 £499)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 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 Longrow?

Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood 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.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood

SmokeySherriedDried Fruit

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