Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Bushmills 1608 400th AnniversaryTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryBushmillsTeeling
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£199£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

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 £199.

For beginners: Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary 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 Fruit

Only Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary

ToastedHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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