Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask
Hellyers Road
£325
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hellyers Road | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 65% |
| Age | 19 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £325 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask is better value at £325 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£325 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — 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 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £325)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hellyers?
Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask 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
Only Hellyers Road 19 Year Old 2003 (Barrel No. 20F10C04) Voyager Cask
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts