Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Glenlivet
£400
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 65% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £400.
For beginners: Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 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 £399.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts