Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTeaninichTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%65%
Age20 yr23 yr
Price£246.46£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £246 vs £344.

For beginners: Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£246.46 vs £344.14)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — 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 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £246.46)

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

HoneyOld WoodDried FruitNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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