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 CaskTomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe
DistilleryTeelingTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%58.1%
Age21 yr20 yr
Price£175.95£221.91
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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

Chocolate

Only Tomintoul 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 1) - Port Pipe

ToastedOld Wood

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