Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt
Teeling
★ 4.75
£430
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Teeling |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £430 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £430.
For beginners: Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £430)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£430 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt 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.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Teeling Gold Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt