Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£162
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.3% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £161.72 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £162 vs £176.
For beginners: Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£161.72 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £161.72)
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Braeval 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11765) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask