Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Michel Forgeron
£163

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
| Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac | Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Forgeron | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £163 | £175.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
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).
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac is better value at £163 vs £176.
For beginners: Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£163 vs £175.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £163)
Who should buy Michel?
Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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Only Michel Forgeron Barrique 82 Grande Champagne Cognac
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask