Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky
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

Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky
Glenlivet
£254
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Glenlivet |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £254 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky
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 £254.
For beginners: Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £254)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£254 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 Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Glenlivet 21 Year Old / The Sample Room Collection Speyside Whisky