Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's ChoiceTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryBladnochTeeling
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%46%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£174.65£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

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).

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £175 vs £176.

For beginners: Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +More affordable (£174.65 vs £175.95)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

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 £174.65)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Only Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Old WoodHoneyToastedNutty

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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