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 Old
Ichiro
★ 1.50
£465

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 65% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £465.3 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 1.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts