Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskBushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
DistilleryTeelingBushmills
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£175.95£133.98
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection is better value at £134 vs £176.

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

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £133.98)

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£133.98 vs £175.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

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

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

HoneyFresh FruitCitricVanilla

Where to buy

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

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