Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryHighland ParkTeeling
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

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).

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling) is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

VanillaHoneyToastedFresh FruitMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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