Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryDufftownTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£360.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year Old

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 £361.

For beginners: Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£360.95 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £360.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Singleton?

Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Singleton of Dufftown 25 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryOily

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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