Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Miltonduff 28 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 CaskMiltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingMiltonduff
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46.1%
Age21 yr28 yr
Price£175.95£141.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value28/100

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value35/100

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £142 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 £141.95)

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£141.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedVanillaOld Wood

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