Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
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
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£150
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition is better value at £150 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
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Millennium Edition