Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsThe London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)
DistilleryTeaninichThe London Distillery Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV65%54.3%
Age23 yr5 yr
Price£344.14£362.81
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

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 £363.

For beginners: The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release) is more approachable (60/100 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 £362.81)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£362.81 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 London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release) 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

New WoodVanillaCitric

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