Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987
DistilleryTeelingFamous Grouse
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£175.95£150
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987 is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)

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 Famous?

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1987

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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