Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021 vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryBushmillsTeeling
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021

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).

Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021 is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Only Bushmills 21 Year Old - Pre 2021

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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