Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryTeaninichTeeling
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.5%46%
Age28 yr21 yr
Price£96.72£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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).

Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £97 vs £176.

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

Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£96.72 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
  • +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 £96.72)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Dried Fruit

Only Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

OilyOld WoodToastedSmokey

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

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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