Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskJapanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%47.7%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£175.95£178.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £179.

For beginners: Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £178.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£178.95 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 Japanese?

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

Dried FruitChocolate

Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 - Batch 4 - 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyVanilla

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