Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tormore
£270
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 54.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £270 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £270 vs £344.
For beginners: Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 £270)
Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£270 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — 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 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Tormore 29 Year Old 1993 (cask 5053) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)