Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Ladyburn
£150

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ladyburn | Teeling |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.2% | 46% |
| Age | 34 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £150 vs £176.
For beginners: Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
- +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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Rare?
Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Rare Ayrshire (Ladyburn) 34 Year Old 1975 (cask 558) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask