Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
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

Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Michel Forgeron
£163
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Michel Forgeron |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £163 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac is better value at £163 vs £176.
For beginners: Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £163)
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£163 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Michel?
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac 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
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac