Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Yoichi 10 Year Old

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskYoichi 10 Year Old
DistilleryTeelingYoichi
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£175.95£134.95
Rating5.00/54.73/5

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

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

Yoichi 10 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value35/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).

Yoichi 10 Year Old is better value at £135 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

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £134.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£134.95 vs £175.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Yoichi 10 Year Old

VanillaFresh FruitSmokeyToasted

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