Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsTomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTeaninichTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%46.8%
Age23 yr36 yr
Price£344.14£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 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 £249.95)

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£249.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedOld WoodCooked FruitVanillaLeathery

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