Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch
£136
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Teeling |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £135.69 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £136 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£135.69 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £135.69)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask