Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny PortTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTaylor'sTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£428£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port

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 £428.

For beginners: Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£428 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 £428)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Taylor's?

Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port 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 Taylor's Coronation Very Very Old Tawny Port

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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