Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsTobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)
DistilleryTeaninichTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%52.5%
Age23 yr24 yr
Price£344.14£254.9
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast) is better value at £255 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £254.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£254.9 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — 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 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast) 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 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitOld Wood

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