Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Benriach
£133
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.4% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £132.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 0.00).
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £133 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£132.95 vs £175.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £132.95)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
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
Only Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask