Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryDrinks by the DramTeeling
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48.2%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£134.95£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

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).

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) is better value at £135 vs £176.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£134.95 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 £134.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Peaty?

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) 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 Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

SmokeyToastedLeatheryOld Wood

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

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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