Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskGlentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask
DistilleryTeelingGlentauchers
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£175.95£139.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask is better value at £140 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 £139.95)

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£139.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask 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

SherriedDried Fruit

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

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 7846) - The Single Cask

Old WoodToastedNutty

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