Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980sTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryRemy MartinTeeling
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Remy?

Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s 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

Only Remy Martin VS Cognac / Bot.1980s

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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