The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - ParliamentTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryGlenDronachTeeling
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£207£175.95
Rating4.67/55.00/5

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value23/100

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

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

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

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 4.67).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £207.

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

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£207 vs £175.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£175.95 vs £207)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

HoneyToasted

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

Cooked Fruit

Explore more