Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsVery Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye
DistilleryTeaninichVery Olde St Nick
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV65%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£250
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye is more approachable (65/100 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 £250)

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye

Pros

  • +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • 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 Very?

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye

ToastedNuttyOld Wood

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