North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£102
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Teeling
★ 5.00
£75
| North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Teeling |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 54.9% | 50% |
| Age | 22 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £102.04 | £74.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is better value at £75 vs £102.
For beginners: Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.04 vs £74.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £102.04)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy North?
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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