Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£141
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £140.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (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).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) is better value at £141 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£140.95 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −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 £140.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask