Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryTeaninichWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV65%67.3%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£501.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £501.

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
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 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 William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyToastedSherried

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