Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's
£135
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £135 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £135 vs £176.
For beginners: Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£135 vs £175.95)
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)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky 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
Only Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask