Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
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
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£163
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £163.26 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) is better value at £163 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £163.26)
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£163.26 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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