Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
The Glenlivet
£383
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 65% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £382.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £383.
For beginners: Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£382.95 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 £382.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts