Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
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
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
Thomas H. Handy
★ 5.00
£129
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Thomas H. Handy |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 63.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £175.95 | £128.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
Quick verdict
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release) is better value at £129 vs £176.
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
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £128.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£128.95 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.1%) — may need water
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 Thomas?
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Only Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)