Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Paul John
★ 5.00
£149
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Paul John |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58% |
| Age | 21 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £148.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £149 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
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £148.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£148.95 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
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 Paul?
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)