Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistillerySamaroliTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£146.77£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition)

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).

Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition) is better value at £147 vs £176.

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

Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£146.77 vs £175.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £146.77)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Samaroli?

Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Only Samaroli Without Borders (2020 Edition)

SmokeyToastedOld WoodMalt ExtractLeafy

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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