Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi)
Adelphi
£155
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Adelphi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £155.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi) is better value at £155 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £155.21)
Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£155.21 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −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 Breath?
Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Breath of the Highlands 22 Year Old 1985 (cask 1066) (Adelphi)