Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistillerySpringbankTeaninich
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.2%65%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£499£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

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 £499.

For beginners: Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 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 £499)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release) 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

Only Hazelburn 21 Year Old (2023 Release)

SherriedVanillaDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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