Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez CaskTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTobermoryTeaninich
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.6%65%
Age22 yr23 yr
Price£250£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez Cask is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez Cask 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 Ledaig 22 Year Old 1999 Pedro Ximénez Cask

SmokeyDried FruitSherriedOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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