Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (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.

Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryBunnahabhainTeeling
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42.6%46%
Age27 yr21 yr
Price£241.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (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 £242.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£241.95 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 £241.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (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 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaCitricToasted

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

Cooked FruitChocolate

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