Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
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
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Caol Ila
£150
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is better value at £150 vs £176.
For beginners: Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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