Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£225
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.6% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £225 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £225.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £225)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 26 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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.
Tasting notes
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