Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£344
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 65% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £343.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £344 vs £344.
For beginners: Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£343.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £343.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts