Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryCambusTeeling
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV56.1%46%
Age24 yr21 yr
Price£179.95£175.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value28/100

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

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

Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 better value at £176 vs £180.

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

Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179.95 vs £175.95)

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£175.95 vs £179.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyToastedOily

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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