Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
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
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Tormore
£159
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £159.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is better value at £159 vs £176.
For beginners: Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is more approachable (70/100 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 £159.37)
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£159.37 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (27 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 Tormore?
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask CM225) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)