Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Laphroaig
£175
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £174.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £175 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £174.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£174.5 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Laphroaig 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)