Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill
Glengoyne
£270
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £269.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill is better value at £270 vs £344.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£269.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £269.95)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Glengoyne 25 Year Old The First Fill
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts