Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryGlen MorayTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.7%46%
Age17 yr21 yr
Price£179£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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 £179.

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179 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 £179)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

Cooked FruitChocolate

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