Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344

The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar
The English Distillery
£295
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | The English Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 55.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £294.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar is better value at £295 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £294.95)
The English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar
Pros
- +More affordable (£294.95 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — 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 English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar 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 English 17 Year Old 2007 (cask B1-0821) - Founders' Private Cellar