Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland WhiskyTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenmorangieTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£275£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky is better value at £275 vs £344.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£275 vs £344.14)

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 £275)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old / Bot.1990s Highland Whisky

VanillaHoneyFragant

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetative

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