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 Whisky
Macallan
£275

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macallan | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £275 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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: 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
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