Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskTomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47.4%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£175.95£137.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

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

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Tomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £138 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

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £137.95)

Tomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£137.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedMalt ExtractHoneyVanillaOld Wood

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