Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Murray McDavid
£177
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.5% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £176.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
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 £177.
For beginners: Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£176.95 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 £176.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Àlainn?
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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