Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old
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
Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£155
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £154.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old
Quick verdict
Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £176.
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
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £154.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£154.95 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
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 Octomore?
Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old 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
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Octomore 14.2 5 Year Old