Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryStrathclydeTeeling
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV53.1%46%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£138.95£175.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value36/100

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

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

Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £139 vs £176.

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

Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£138.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water

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

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £138.95)

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Only Strathclyde 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaToastedMalt ExtractOily

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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