Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 3

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsTomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 3
DistilleryTeaninichTomatin
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%46%
Age23 yr36 yr
Price£344.14£499
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 3

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £499.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 3 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 3

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £344.14)
  • 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 - Batch 3 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 3

SherriedHoneyOld WoodVanillaLeathery

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