Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryGlenturretTeeling
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42.6%46%
Age28 yr21 yr
Price£132.6£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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).

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £133 vs £176.

For beginners: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£132.6 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)

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 £132.6)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodToastedNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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