Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - 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.
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
£149
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Teeling |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £148.99 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £149 vs £176.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£148.99 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −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 £148.99)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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 Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask