Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay)
Tobermory
★ 4.00
£266
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 46.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £266.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay) is better value at £266 vs £344.
For beginners: Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £266.4)
Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£266.4 vs £344.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay) 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
Only Tobermory 23 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Tobermory Bay)