Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask
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
Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask
Ballechin
£163
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Ballechin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £162.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask is better value at £163 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £162.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£162.5 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −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 Edradour?
Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Edradour Ballechin 20 Year Old 2004 - Bourbon Cask