Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£255
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Teeling |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.6% | 46% |
| Age | 45 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £254.63 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £255.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£254.63 vs £175.95)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £254.63)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (cask 14772) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask