Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Springbank
£366
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 65% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £365.94 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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 £366.
For beginners: Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£365.94 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 £365.94)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 Springbank 15 Year Old 1991 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts