Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Garioch
£185

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Teeling |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £185 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £185.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£185 vs £175.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £185)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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Only Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 3856) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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