Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryGlenmorangieTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

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).

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin) 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

Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - 1980s (with Handcrafts of Scotland 'Selecting the Spirit' Tin)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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