Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryStrathislaTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.7%65%
Age15 yr23 yr
Price£316£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

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).

Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £316 vs £344.

For beginners: Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£316 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.7%) — 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £316)

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Strathisla 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 205217) - Legendary Distilleries Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobaccoToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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