Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (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 Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bruichladdich
£180
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £180.
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 affordable (£175.95 vs £179.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£179.95 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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)