Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsIchiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
DistilleryTeaninichIchiro
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%58%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£344.14£465.3
Rating5.00/51.50/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value3/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.50).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £465.

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 £465.3)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£465.3 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (1.5 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 Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old 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 Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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