Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh Airport vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh AirportTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTamdhuTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%65%
Age16 yr23 yr
Price£395£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh Airport

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh Airport

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 £395.

For beginners: Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh Airport is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh Airport

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£395 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 £395)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh Airport 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 Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2002 (cask 6191) - Edinburgh Airport

SherriedChocolateTobaccoDried FruitOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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