Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)
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
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)
Eagle Rare
£135
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Eagle Rare |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 50.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £135 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release) 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £135)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£135 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — 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 Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release) 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 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2021 Release)