Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Bowmore
£270
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Teeling |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £269.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £270.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£269.95 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 £269.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Bowmore 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 2692) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask