Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
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
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Benriach
★ 4.43
£225
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £225 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.43/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £225.
For beginners: BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated is more approachable (65/100 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 £225)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated 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
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated