Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsTormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryTeaninichTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%51.4%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£344.14£295.09
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £295 vs £344.

For beginners: Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 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 £295.09)

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£295.09 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • 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 Tormore?

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetative

Only Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

HoneyVanillaToasted

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