BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Benriach
£140
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.1% | 46% |
| Age | 29 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £139.7 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £140 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£139.7 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £139.7)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask