Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £399)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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Only Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts