Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£211
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53% |
| Age | 21 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £210.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £211.
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 £210.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£210.5 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 Beldorney?
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)