Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island WhiskyTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryOld OrkneyTeeling
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£175£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky

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).

Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky is better value at £175 vs £176.

For beginners: Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£175 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £175)

Who should buy Old?

Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Old Orkney 1999-2005 / 19 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Island Whisky

Old WoodHoneyToasted

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

Cooked FruitChocolate

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