Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£173
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 51.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £172.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £173 vs £176.
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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £172.95)
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£172.95 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
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 Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)