Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary vs Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Lagavulin
★ 5.00
£299
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Teeling
★ 4.80
£399
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary | Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Teeling |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.80/5 |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Quick verdict
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary 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 Teeling?
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt 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 Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
Only Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt