Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (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
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £228.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £228.
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 £228.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 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 Highland?
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)