Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium
Suntory
£150
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Suntory | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium is better value at £150 vs £176.
For beginners: Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
Who should buy Suntory?
Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Suntory Royal 12 Year Old Millennium
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask