Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society
Springbank
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 65% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society 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
Only Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2001 - Springbank Society
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts