Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskMacallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky
DistilleryTeelingMacallan
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£175.95£199
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £199.

For beginners: Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£175.95 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £175.95)
  • 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 Macallan?

Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Cooked Fruit

Only Macallan The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica Speyside Whisky

VanillaNutty

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