Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli
Samaroli
£389

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Samaroli | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £388.85 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £389.
For beginners: Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£388.85 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £388.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Irish?
Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Irish Whiskey 1998 (bottled 2021) (cask 10049) - Samaroli
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts