Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGleneskTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%65%
Age31 yr23 yr
Price£499£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £499.

For beginners: Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 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 £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenesk?

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Malt Extract

Only Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Old WoodNuttyToastedDried Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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