Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskMortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTeelingMortlach
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.3%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£175.95£174.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt) is better value at £175 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 £174.95)

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£174.95 vs £175.95)
  • +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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedOld WoodHoney

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