Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs BenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsBenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive
DistilleryTeaninichBenriach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%52.5%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£344.14£399
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

BenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

BenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive

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 £399.

For beginners: BenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive is more approachable (45/100 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 £399)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

BenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 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 BenRiach?

BenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive 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 BenRiach 23 Year Old 1993 Madeira Casks - Distillery Exclusive

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitOld WoodHoney

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