Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Lochnagar
★ 4.00
£295
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochnagar | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 65% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £294.63 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts is better value at £295 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£294.63 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £294.63)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts