Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021 vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryBunnahabhainTeeling
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.6%46%
Age19 yr24 yr
Price£399£395
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value13/100

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is better value at £395 vs £399.

For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 vs £395)

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£395 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

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