Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryMichel CouvreurTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£426.98£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990

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 £427.

For beginners: Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£426.98 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 £426.98)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Michel?

Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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