Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryNikkaTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58%65%
Age11 yr23 yr
Price£395£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541)

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 £395.

For beginners: Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£395 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 £395)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Nikka?

Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Nikka Coffey Malt 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 130541)

VanillaToastedOily

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetative

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