Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£169
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £168.99 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £169 vs £176.
For beginners: Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£168.99 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £168.99)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1997 (casks 72598 & 72599) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask