Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryElijah CraigTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%65%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£250£344.14
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value12/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

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)

Who should buy Elijah?

Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old

VanillaOld WoodChocolateToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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