Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £494.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £494.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £494.02)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £344.14)
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1