Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryAuchroiskTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£139.48£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

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).

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £139 vs £176.

For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£139.48 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £139.48)

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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