Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.75
£150
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Teeling |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
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 4.75).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition is better value at £150 vs £176.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition 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.
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 Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask