Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£300
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 65% |
| Age | 31 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%) is better value at £300 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%) 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 Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (52.6%)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts