Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Oban
£453
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Oban | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £452.96 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £453.
For beginners: Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£452.96 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 £452.96)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Oban?
Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Oban 21 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts