Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskInvergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
DistilleryTeelingInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%43.4%
Age21 yr42 yr
Price£175.95£145.95
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value28/100

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £146 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £145.95)

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£145.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) 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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanillaToastedOily

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