Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
★ 3.50
£256
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.2% | 65% |
| Age | 45 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £256.27 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £256 vs £344.
For beginners: Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£256.27 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £256.27)
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 15011) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts