Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
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
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Roseisle
★ 5.00
£150
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Roseisle |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Quick verdict
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) is better value at £150 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 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — 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 Roseisle?
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) 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 Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)