Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old
Johnnie Walker
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Teaninich |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Johnnie Walker XR 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 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £350.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Johnnie Walker XR 23 Year Old
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts