Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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
Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Strathisla
£127
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Strathisla |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £127.39 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £127 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 £127.39)
Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£127.39 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Strathisla 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)