Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Yoichi
£332
| Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Yoichi |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65% | 62% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £344.14 | £332.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) is better value at £332 vs £344.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £332.48)
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
Pros
- +More affordable (£332.48 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — may need water
- −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 Yoichi?
Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) 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
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)