Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish
Springbank
★ 4.50
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 65% |
| Age | 13 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish 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 Longrow Red 13 Year Old - Malbec Cask Finish
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts