Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerTeeling
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£150£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L)

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).

Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L) is better value at £150 vs £176.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +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)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L) 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 Johnnie Walker Extra Special Black Label - 1960s (1L)

SmokeyMalt ExtractOld WoodToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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