Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryFour RosesTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£350£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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 £350.

For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £350)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2020

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetative

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