Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Macallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsMacallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
DistilleryTeaninichMacallan
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV65%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£450
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Macallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £450.

For beginners: Macallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky 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 affordable (£344.14 vs £450)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Macallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£450 vs £344.14)
  • 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 Macallan?

Macallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Macallan 2003 / Cask #13603601 / Bot.2022 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitChocolateCitricToasted

Explore more