Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare MaltsWoodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141
DistilleryTeaninichWoodford Reserve
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV65%45.2%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£344.14£399
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £399.

For beginners: Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141 is more approachable (60/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 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 Woodford?

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

VanillaHoneyToastedNew WoodNutty

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