Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£400
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Signatory |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 51.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £399.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £400.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 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 £399.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399.95 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 Unnamed?
Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Unnamed Islay 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4349) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)