Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky
Highland Park
£342
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 65% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £344.14 | £342 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky is better value at £342 vs £344.
For beginners: Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 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 £342)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£342 vs £344.14)
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 Old?
Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky 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 Old Orkney Malt 1999 / 25 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky