Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
★ 5.00
£255
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Teeling |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.9% | 46% |
| Age | 34 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £254.5 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £255.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£254.5 vs £175.95)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £254.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 15458) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask