Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenturretTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%65%
Age26 yr23 yr
Price£275.57£344.14
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value15/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing) is better value at £276 vs £344.

For beginners: Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£275.57 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £275.57)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Extract

Only Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

VanillaOld WoodHoneyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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