Blended Whisky #3 26 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Blended Whisky #3 26 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
Age26 yr21 yr
Price£178.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Whisky #3 26 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blended Whisky #3 26 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £179.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blended Whisky #3 26 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£178.95 vs £175.95)
  • 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 affordable (£175.95 vs £178.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Whisky #3 26 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 FruitChocolate

Only Blended Whisky #3 26 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyToasted

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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