Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pittyvaich
★ 2.00
£499
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 65% |
| Age | 29 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £499 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £499.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £499)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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
Only Pittyvaich 29 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts