Fercullen 18 Year Old vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fercullen 18 Year Old
Fercullen
£126
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Fercullen 18 Year Old | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fercullen | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125.99 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fercullen 18 Year Old
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Fercullen 18 Year Old
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).
Fercullen 18 Year Old is better value at £126 vs £176.
For beginners: Fercullen 18 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Fercullen 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£125.99 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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £125.99)
Who should buy Fercullen?
Fercullen 18 Year Old 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 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 Fercullen 18 Year Old
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask