Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Caledonian 33 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 Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£152
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Caledonian |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £151.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £152 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £151.95)
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£151.95 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)