Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1
DistilleryGlenturretTeeling
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%46%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£199.95£195.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1 is better value at £196 vs £200.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £195.95)

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£195.95 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried FruitSherried

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

NuttyTobacco

Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.1

HoneyVanilla

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