Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts)
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
Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts)
Highland Park
£154
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £153.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts) is better value at £154 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £153.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£153.95 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
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 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Highland Park 22 Year Old 2003 - Bourbon Cask (Integrity Malts)