Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Tamnavulin
£284
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.6% | 65% |
| Age | 40 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £284.14 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £284 vs £344.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£284.14 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 23 years)
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 £284.14)
Who should buy Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Tamnavulin 40 Year Old 1968 (cask 3659) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts