Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single GrainTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryDuncan Macleod & CoTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£153.45£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain

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).

Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain is better value at £153 vs £176.

For beginners: Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£153.45 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • 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 £153.45)

Who should buy Collectors?

Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Collectors Very Rare 1963 Single Grain

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanillaOilyToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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