Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Linkwood
£315
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 65% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £314.66 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £315 vs £344.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +More affordable (£314.66 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £314.66)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts