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

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskGlen Grant 21 Year Old
DistilleryTeelingGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age21 yr21 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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 21 Year Old

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

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

Dried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Glen Grant 21 Year Old

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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