Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
Balvenie
★ 4.46
£222
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £221.5 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 4.46/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.46).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £222.
For beginners: Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£221.5 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £221.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
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Only Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish
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