Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - 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 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£410
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 54.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £410 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - Vintage Single Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £410.
For beginners: Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £410)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£410 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - 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 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 3691) - Vintage Single Cask