Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Carsebridge
★ 5.00
£128
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Teeling |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.7% | 46% |
| Age | 45 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £127.71 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £128 vs £176.
For beginners: Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£127.71 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (45 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 £127.71)
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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 Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask