Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th AnniversaryTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryCompass BoxTeeling
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48.9%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£140.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary

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).

Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary is better value at £141 vs £176.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£140.95 vs £175.95)
  • +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 £140.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary

SmokeyToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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