Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask