Invergordon 45 Year Old 1974 - Single & Single vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1974 - Single & SingleTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryInvergordonTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV46.6%65%
Age45 yr23 yr
Price£350£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1974 - Single & Single

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner55/100
Value14/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1974 - Single & Single

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £350.

For beginners: Invergordon 45 Year Old 1974 - Single & Single is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1974 - Single & Single

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £350)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 45 Year Old 1974 - Single & Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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 1974 - Single & Single

SherriedNuttyHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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