Speyside #4 23 Year Old (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.

Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%46%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£153.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £154 vs £176.

For beginners: Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£153.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 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 £153.95)

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside #4 23 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 Single Malt 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 Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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