Chichibu Distillery II vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Chichibu Distillery IITeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryChichibuTeeling
Region
CountryJapanIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£149.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Distillery II

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chichibu Distillery II

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).

Chichibu Distillery II 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).

Chichibu Distillery II

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £149.95)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Distillery II 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 Chichibu Distillery II

HoneyNuttyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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