Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny Port vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny PortTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryNiepoortTeeling
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£181.75£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny Port

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 0.00).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £182.

For beginners: Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£181.75 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 £181.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Niepoort?

Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Dried FruitSherried

Only Niepoort 30 Year Old Tawny Port

NuttyToastedHoney

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

Cooked FruitChocolate

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