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 MaltsYoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)
DistilleryTeaninichYoichi
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV65%62%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£344.14£332.48
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

Only Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

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