Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskMacallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
DistilleryTeelingMacallan
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£175.95£205
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail 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 £205.

For beginners: Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail 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 £205)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£205 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 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail 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

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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

Dried Fruit

Only Macallan 2007 / 18 Year Old / Cask #14479 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

HoneyToasted

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