Benromach 21 Year Old vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Benromach 21 Year OldTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryBenromachTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£133.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 21 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value28/100

Benromach 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benromach 21 Year Old is better value at £134 vs £176.

For beginners: Benromach 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Benromach 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£133.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £133.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 21 Year Old 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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Benromach 21 Year Old

SmokeyToastedHoney

Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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