Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
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
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Ichiro
★ 4.50
£133
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Ichiro |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £132.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs is better value at £133 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £132.95)
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£132.95 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs 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 Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs