Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019
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
Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019
Springbank
£250
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Springbank |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019
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 £250.
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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 Longrow?
Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019