Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Aultmore 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 CaskAultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.1%
Age21 yr28 yr
Price£175.95£149.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £150 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 £149.95)

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Aultmore?

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaOld WoodToasted

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