Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Old Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskOld Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryTeelingLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.5%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£175.95£173.18
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value28/100

Old Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £173 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

  • +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 £173.18)

Old Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£173.18 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)

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 Old?

Old Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Old Rhosdhu 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 220) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

VanillaToastedOld WoodNuttyMalt Extract

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