Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
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
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Tomintoul
£283
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £282.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £283.
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 affordable (£175.95 vs £282.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£282.85 vs £175.95)
- −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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt 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
Both taste of
Only Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt