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 Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
£175
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Mortlach |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £174.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)
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
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt)