Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryMortlachTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age20 yr21 yr
Price£129.95£175.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value31/100

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

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 4.00).

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £130 vs £176.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £129.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

ChocolateDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedNuttyOld Wood

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

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