St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
St Nicholas Abbey
£251
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St Nicholas Abbey | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £251 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £251 vs £344.
For beginners: St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£251 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £251)
Who should buy St?
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum 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 St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts