Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Blair Athol
£189
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Blair Athol |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £189 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £189.
For beginners: Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £189)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£189 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Blair Athol 1997 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Finish / First Editions Highland Whisky