Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.38
£375
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 65% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £375 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.38).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £375.
For beginners: Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£375 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 £375)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Pappy?
Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve 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 Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old Family Reserve
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts