Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£255
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 49.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 45 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £254.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £255.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £254.63)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£254.63 vs £175.95)
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.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)