Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society
Springbank
£275
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £275 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society
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 £275.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£275 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 £275)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society 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
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Only Springbank 14 Year Old 1995 - Springbank Society
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask