Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs North of Scotland 46 Year Old (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 CaskNorth of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingNorth of Scotland
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%41%
Age21 yr46 yr
Price£175.95£184.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner85/100
Value27/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £185.

For beginners: North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£175.95 vs £184.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£184.95 vs £175.95)

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 North?

North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyOily

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