BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Benriach
★ 4.43
£225
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £225 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 4.43/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
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 4.43).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £225.
For beginners: BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £225)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated 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 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask