Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryHighland ParkTeeling
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£266.55£175.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value17/100

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

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

Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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 4.50).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £267.

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

Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£266.55 vs £175.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £266.55)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokeyHoneyToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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