Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlencadamTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.7%65%
Age13 yr23 yr
Price£250£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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).

Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)

Who should buy Glencadam?

Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 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 Glencadam 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 82.19) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SherriedDried FruitLeatheryOld WoodChocolate

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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