Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Campbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskCampbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryTeelingJ and A Mitchell
RegionCampbeltown
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£175.95£250
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Campbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Campbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £250.

For beginners: Campbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £250)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Campbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 vs £175.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s 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.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Campbeltown Loch 15 Year Old - 2000s

LeatherySmokeyToastedVanillaHoney

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