Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary
Compass Box
£141
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Teeling |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £140.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary
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).
Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary is better value at £141 vs £176.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£140.95 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 £140.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Compass Box Flaming Heart 25th Anniversary
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask