Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryMacallanTeeling
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£275£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £275.

For beginners: Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Macallan?

Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Old Wood

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

Cooked Fruit

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