Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176

The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection
The Glenlivet
£230
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | The Glenlivet |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £229.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £230.
For beginners: The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection is more approachable (70/100 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 £229.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£229.5 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only The Glenlivet 21 Year Old - The Sample Room Collection