Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - 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 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryCameron BridgeTeeling
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.5%46%
Age35 yr21 yr
Price£172.95£175.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value29/100

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

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

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £173 vs £176.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£172.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water

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 £172.95)

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaOld WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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