Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Edradour
£262
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Teeling |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 46% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £261.67 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
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 £262.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£261.67 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 £261.67)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish 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
Both taste of
Only Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask