Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Yellow Spot
£525
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Yellow Spot |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 65% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £344.14 | £525 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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 £525.
For beginners: Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 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 £525)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£525 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 Yellow?
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange