Talisker 18 Year Old vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 18 Year Old
Talisker
★ 4.16
£208
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Talisker 18 Year Old | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Teeling |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £207.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 4.16/5 | 5.00/5 |
Talisker 18 Year Old
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Talisker 18 Year Old
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 4.16).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £208.
For beginners: Talisker 18 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Talisker 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£207.95 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 £207.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 18 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Talisker 18 Year Old
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask