Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single CaskTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryRedbreastTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillSingle Malt
ABV55.7%65%
Age19 yr23 yr
Price£358.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £359.

For beginners: Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£358.95 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 £358.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Redbreast?

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask 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 Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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