Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryAuchentoshanTeeling
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.6%46%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£176.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

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

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

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £177.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£176.95 vs £175.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £176.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 100696) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractOld WoodToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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