Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & Kilderkins vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & KilderkinsTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistillerySpringbankTeaninich
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.1%65%
Age10 yr23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & Kilderkins

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value12/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & Kilderkins

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.

For beginners: Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & Kilderkins is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & Kilderkins

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £399)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & Kilderkins 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.

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 Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Rundlets & Kilderkins

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetative

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