The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single CaskTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryKurayoshiTeeling
Region
CountryJapanIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£150.5£175.95
Rating5.00/5

The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask

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).

The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask is better value at £151 vs £176.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150.5 vs £175.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150.5)

Who should buy The?

The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 The Matsui 5 Year Old Sakura Single Cask

ToastedHoneyFresh FruitVanillaNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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