Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Tomintoul
★ 4.00
£280
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £279.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) is better value at £280 vs £344.
For beginners: Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) 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)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £279.95)
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£279.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)