Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017)
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
Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017)
Diageo
★ 4.75
£174
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Diageo |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £173.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017) is better value at £174 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £173.65)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£173.65 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Collectivum?
Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017) 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 Collectivum XXVIII (Special Release 2017)