Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsHampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019
DistilleryTeaninichHampden
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV65%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£250
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019 is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019 is more approachable (70/100 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 £250)

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£250 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 Hampden?

Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetative

Only Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2019

YeastyCooked Fruit

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