Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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
Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Deanston
★ 3.00
£162
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £161.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £162 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 £161.83)
Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£161.83 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Deanston?
Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)