Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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
Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Clynelish
£237
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £237 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £237.
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 affordable (£175.95 vs £237)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£237 vs £175.95)
- −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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)