Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old
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
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£155
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Tullibardine 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Tullibardine |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £155 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £176.
For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £155)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£155 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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old