Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
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
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Caledonian
£154
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Caledonian |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 49.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £154.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) is better value at £154 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 £154.49)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +More affordable (£154.49 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)