Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistillerySt. MagdaleneTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%65%
Age24 yr23 yr
Price£400£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £400.

For beginners: Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£400 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 £400)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Linlithgow?

Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Linlithgow 24 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodLeatheryMossyTobaccoDried Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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