Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021 vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021
Kanosuke
£599
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
| Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021 | Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £599 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Quick verdict
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is better value at £395 vs £599.
For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 vs £395)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021 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.
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Kanosuke 2018 (bottled 2021) IPA Cask Finish (cask 20049) - Modern Malt Whisky Market 2021
Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection