Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Teeling
★ 5.00
£176
The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)
Bunnahabhain
£247
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £246.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £247.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £246.5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£246.5 vs £175.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy The?
The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)