Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scapa
£160
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scapa | Teeling |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £159.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £160 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£159.95 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £159.95)
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Scapa 14 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask