Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 53.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £344.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £223.7)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask 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
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask