Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskCanadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979
DistilleryTeelingCanadian Club
Region
CountryIrelandCanada
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£175.95£126
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979 is better value at £126 vs £176.

For beginners: Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979 is more approachable (85/100 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 £126)

Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£126 vs £175.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Canadian?

Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1979

VanillaToastedHoneyOld Wood

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