Teeling Rising Reserve No 2, 21 Year Old Sicilian Marsala

46% | 70cl | NCF | Limited Edition | Irish Whiskey

The second edition of the Rising Reserve series consists of 21-Year-Old Single Malt that was initially aged in ex-bourbon casks for over 18 years, before being finished in high quality Marsala casks, a fortified wine from Sicily, for three years. This dual maturation and in particular long finishing time in the Marsala casks imparts distinctive dark fruit notes and orchard fruit married with a brown sugar cinnamon like spice.

The addition to these rare and unique bottlings was recently honoured with the top prize of Masters in the hugely competitive Single Malt category at the Irish Whiskey Masters Awards 2023 and is a true showcase of the influence different cask types have in crafting unique expressions of aged Irish Single Malt.

Limited to just 6,000 bottles worldwide.

Tasting notes

NOSE: A mellow vanilla sweetness intermingles with toasted apricots, tobacco, and rich spiced fruits, along with a hint of sweet Seville oranges and toasted almonds.

PALATE: Creamy, warming mouthfeel with bursts of brown sugar and stewed fruits, followed by oak tannins and cinnamon spice.

FINISH: Long warming finish with notes of honeysuckle, rich demerara sugar, citrus, and spice.