Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£200
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.9% | 46% |
| Age | 38 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £200.
For beginners: Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) 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
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Only Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
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