Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caledonian
£187
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £187.23 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £187.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£187.23 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 £187.23)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Caledonian 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 23478) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask