Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskGlen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTeelingGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age21 yr36 yr
Price£175.95£142.39
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £142 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 £142.39)

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£142.39 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Glen?

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 Brandy Cask - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaOld WoodToasted

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