Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£298
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 54.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £298.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is better value at £298 vs £344.
For beginners: The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £298.4)
The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£298.4 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 The?
The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company) 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 Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company)