Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun
Sanmi-Ittai
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Sanmi-Ittai | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
Who should buy Sanmi-Ittai?
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun 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 Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 - Shogun
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts