Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsTullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
DistilleryTeaninichTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%52.1%
Age23 yr36 yr
Price£344.14£495
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £495.

For beginners: Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder) 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 affordable (£344.14 vs £495)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£495 vs £344.14)
  • 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder) 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

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)

SherriedOld WoodHoneyDried FruitToasted

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