Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Port Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskPort Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryTeelingPort Dundas
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%58.3%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£175.95£128.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Port Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Port Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £129 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 £128.95)

Port Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£128.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — 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 Port?

Port Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - 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.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Port Dundas 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 64947) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyOld WoodOily

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