Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990sTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryJuraTeeling
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£199£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke64/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

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).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £199.

For beginners: Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s 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 Jura 21 Year Old - 1990s

HoneyFresh FruitToastedVanillaSmokey

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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