Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryRoseisleTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%46%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

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

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) is better value at £150 vs £176.

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Roseisle?

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) 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

Only Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToastedHoney

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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