Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory
£174
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £173.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £174 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 £173.95)
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£173.95 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — 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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)