Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£254
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Caledonian |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £253.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £254.
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
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £253.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£253.95 vs £175.95)
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 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)