Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown WhiskyTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryLongrowTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£295£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

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).

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is better value at £295 vs £344.

For beginners: Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£295 vs £344.14)

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 £295)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

LeatheryDried FruitHoneySmokeyTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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