Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskCambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTeelingCambus
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%46.6%
Age21 yr30 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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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)

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£139.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Cambus?

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

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