Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe
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

Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe
Tomintoul
£222
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £221.91 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe
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 £222.
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 £221.91)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£221.91 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
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