Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsThe Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition
DistilleryTeaninichDalmore
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%48.6%
Age23 yr16 yr
Price£344.14£350
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition

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 £350.

For beginners: The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition is more approachable (70/100 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 £350)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £344.14)
  • 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 Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition

SherriedChocolateDried FruitVanillaHoney

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