Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Nikka
★ 4.43
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nikka | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 65% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.43/5 | 5.00/5 |
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Nikka?
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts