Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskThe Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament
DistilleryTeelingGlenDronach
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£175.95£207
Rating5.00/54.67/5

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

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

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value23/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £207.

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

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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£207 vs £175.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy The?

The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Cooked Fruit

Only The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

HoneyToasted

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