Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Talisker
£169
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Talisker |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £169.39 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £169 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £169.39)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£169.39 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Talisker?
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)