Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryAultmoreTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.4%46%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

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).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) 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).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) 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.

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 Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

NuttyMalt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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