Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Port Ellen
£416
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £416.14 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
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 £416.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£416.14 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 £416.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell) 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 Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2471) (Old Bothwell)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts