Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryEagle RareTeeling
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
Age17 yr21 yr
Price£174.1£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

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).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) is better value at £174 vs £176.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£174.1 vs £175.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £174.1)

Who should buy Eagle?

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

VanillaTobaccoOld WoodToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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