Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

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

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskBenromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky
DistilleryTeelingBenromach
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£175.95£275
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

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 £275.

For beginners: Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky 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 £275)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£275 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 Benromach?

Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

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

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Benromach 17 Year Old / Centenary Bottling Speyside Whisky

Old WoodTobacco

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