Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois CognacTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryGrosperrinTeeling
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£135£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

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).

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac is better value at £135 vs £176.

For beginners: Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£135 vs £175.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £135)

Who should buy Grosperrin?

Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Grosperrin 1990 Fins Bois Cognac

HoneyNuttyVanilla

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

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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