Loch Dhu 10 Year Old vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Dhu 10 Year Old
Mannochmore
★ 4.14
£199
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Loch Dhu 10 Year Old | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mannochmore | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 4.14/5 | 5.00/5 |
Loch Dhu 10 Year Old
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Loch Dhu 10 Year Old
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 4.14).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £199.
For beginners: Loch Dhu 10 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Loch Dhu 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £199)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Dhu 10 Year Old 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
Only Loch Dhu 10 Year Old
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask