Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskHighland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)
DistilleryTeelingHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle 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

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling) is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling) 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)

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

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 Highland?

Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old (Antique Bottling)

VanillaHoneyToastedFresh FruitMalt Extract

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