Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs A Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsA Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTeaninichMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%50.9%
Age23 yr32 yr
Price£344.14£299.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

A Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

A Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

A Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) is better value at £300 vs £344.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £299.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

A Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£299.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • 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 A?

A Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) 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 A Secret Islay Distillery 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)

SherriedSmokeyChocolateToastedOld Wood

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