Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Glen Elgin 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 4072) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskGlen Elgin 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 4072) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryTeelingGlen Elgin
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%58.7%
Age21 yr33 yr
Price£175.95£274.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Elgin 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 4072) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 4072) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £275.

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 £274.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Elgin 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 4072) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£274.95 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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 4072) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Glen Elgin 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 4072) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodHoneyToasted

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