Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
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
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Murray McDavid
£177
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Murray McDavid |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 42.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £176.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
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 £177.
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)
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £176.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£176.95 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 Àlainn?
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)