Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution
Bruichladdich
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.5% | 65% |
| Age | 5 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution 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 Port Charlotte PC5 - Evolution
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts