Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£163
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £163.26 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
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).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) is better value at £163 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£163.26 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £163.26)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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Only Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask