Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
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
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Ardmore
£140
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £140 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency) 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 £140)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£140 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency) 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
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)