Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£550
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | WhistlePig |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 65% | 57.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £550 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £550.
For beginners: WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £550)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£550 vs £344.14)
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 WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition 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
Only WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition