Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition)
Dalmore
£300
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Dalmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £300 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition) is better value at £300 vs £344.
For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £300)
Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£300 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Dalmore 18 Year Old (2023 Edition)