Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 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 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)