Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskLedaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive
DistilleryTeelingTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.3%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£175.95£250
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

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 £250.

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 £250)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive 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

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitChocolate

Only Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Distillery Exclusive

SmokeyLeatheryOld Wood

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