Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£180
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Teeling |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £180.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.95 vs £175.95)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £179.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Both taste of
Only Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask