Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryIchiroTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58%65%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£465.3£344.14
Rating1.50/55.00/5

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value3/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.50).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £465.

For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£465.3 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (1.5 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 £465.3)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old 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 Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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