Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
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
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Wild Turkey
★ 3.50
£168
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask | Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Wild Turkey |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 50.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £175.95 | £167.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Quick verdict
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve is better value at £168 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £167.53)
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve
Pros
- +More affordable (£167.53 vs £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Wild?
Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve 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 Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve