Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)
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
Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)
Garnheath
★ 5.00
£225
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Garnheath |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £225.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £225.
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 £225.37)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£225.37 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 Garnheath?
Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)