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 CaskMichel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
DistilleryTeelingMichel Forgeron
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£175.95£163
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Dried Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac

VanillaNuttyToastedOld Wood

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