Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Highland Park
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Teaninich |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) 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 Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts