Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryGlen SpeyTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.2%46%
Age26 yr21 yr
Price£196.5£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £197.

For beginners: Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£196.5 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 £196.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1994 (cask 5350) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Old Wood

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