Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
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
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£173
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £172.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Quick verdict
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 is better value at £173 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £172.66)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£172.66 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 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
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2