Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Glenfarclas
£500
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 65% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £499.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £500.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499.95 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 £499.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive 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 Glenfarclas 26 Year Old 1989 Distillery Exclusive
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts