Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - 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.
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
£248
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (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 | 51.7% | 46% |
| Age | 45 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £247.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £248.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£247.95 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 £247.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 1973 (cask 15560) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask