Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012
Springbank
£250
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 59.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012 is better value at £250 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012 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
Only Longrow 9 Year Old 2002 - Open Day 2012