Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
The Glenlivet
£316
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 65% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £315.84 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £316 vs £344.
For beginners: Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£315.84 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (33 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 £315.84)
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 33 Year Old 1977 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts