Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port CaskLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryTeelingLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£153.5£150
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £154.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£153.5 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £153.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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