Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsTobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive
DistilleryTeaninichTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%56.1%
Age23 yr20 yr
Price£344.14£300
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive is better value at £300 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 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £300)

Tobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

Pros

  • +More affordable (£300 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive 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

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Tobermory 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitDried FruitToasted

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