Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue
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
Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue
Nevada H&C
£135
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Nevada H&C |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 46.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £135 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue is better value at £135 vs £176.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £135)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£135 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −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 Smoke?
Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue