North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
North British
£165

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Teeling |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 32 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £164.9 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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).
North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £165 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£164.9 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 21 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £164.9)
Who should buy North?
North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask