Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryHampdenTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£255£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Smoke72/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

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).

Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is better value at £255 vs £344.

For beginners: Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£255 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • 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 £255)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Hampden?

Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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 Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

YeastyCooked FruitOilyMedicinal

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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