Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskUltimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)
DistilleryTeelingGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£175.95£149.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray) is better value at £150 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 £149.95)

Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Ultimate?

Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray) 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 Ultimate Apple Pie 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glen Moray)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

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