Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker)
Tobermory
£326
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 53.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £325.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker) is better value at £326 vs £344.
For beginners: Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £325.5)
Tobermory 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£325.5 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — 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 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker) 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 27 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (The Waymarker)