Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish vs Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask FinishGuyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection
DistilleryTeelingSingle Barrel Selection
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV50%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£74.95£123
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value67/100

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is better value at £75 vs £123.

For beginners: Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £123)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£123 vs £74.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Who should buy Guyana?

Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Cooked FruitVanillaSherriedToasted

Only Guyana 2012 Albion / Single Barrel Selection

Fresh FruitChocolateNew Wood

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