Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The AltusTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenmorangieTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£491.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus

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).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £492.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£491.95 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 £491.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus

VanillaHoneySherried

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetative

Where to buy

Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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