Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tobermory 20 Year Old
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
Tobermory 20 Year Old
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£152
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Tobermory 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £152.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tobermory 20 Year Old
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tobermory 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tobermory 20 Year Old is better value at £152 vs £176.
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
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £152.02)
Tobermory 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£152.02 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 20 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Tobermory 20 Year Old