Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Royal Salute
£450
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £450 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
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 £450.
For beginners: Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 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 £450)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts