Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskTomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryTeelingTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.7%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£175.95£152.57
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £153 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £152.57)

Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£152.57 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • 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 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Old WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToastedNutty

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