Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£308
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.1% | 65% |
| Age | 45 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £307.8 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £308 vs £344.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£307.8 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £307.8)
Who should buy Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts