Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsVatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryTeaninichDecadent Drinks
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV65%55.5%
Age23 yr52 yr
Price£344.14£294.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £295 vs £344.

For beginners: Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (50/100 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 £294.95)

Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£294.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (52 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — 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 Vatted?

Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Vatted Grain 52 Year Old - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

OilyCooked MashHoneyVanilla

Explore more