Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (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.

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryDaftmillTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%46%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

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

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

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (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).

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Daftmill?

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (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 Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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