Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Laphroaig
£375
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £374.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
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 £375.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£374.95 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 £374.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release) 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 Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts