Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryCarsebridgeTeeling
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV47.7%46%
Age45 yr21 yr
Price£268.75£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £269.

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

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£268.75 vs £175.95)
  • 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 affordable (£175.95 vs £268.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Carsebridge?

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodOilyNuttyToastedVanilla

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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