Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Wild Turkey
★ 3.50
£168
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wild Turkey | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Ireland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £167.53 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
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 3.50).
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve is better value at £168 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Pros
- +More affordable (£167.53 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £167.53)
Who should buy Wild?
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask