Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery ReserveTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryJamesonTeeling
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeSingle Pot StillSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve

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).

Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve

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 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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 Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve

ToastedVanillaHoneyNuttyCooked Mash

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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