Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryLoch LomondTeeling
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value27/100

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

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

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 4.00).

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 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 Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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