Connemara 22 Year Old vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Connemara 22 Year Old
Connemara
£145
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Connemara 22 Year Old | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Connemara | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £145 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Connemara 22 Year Old
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Connemara 22 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).
Connemara 22 Year Old is better value at £145 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Connemara 22 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£145 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £145)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Connemara?
Connemara 22 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Connemara 22 Year Old
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask