Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Bushmills 22 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 CaskBushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingBushmills
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45.8%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£175.95£249.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 22 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 £250.

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 £249.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 22 Year Old (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 Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Cooked Fruit

Only Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

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