Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryGleneskTeeling
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age31 yr24 yr
Price£499£395
Rating5.00/5

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value13/100

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £499.

For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 24 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 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 Glenesk?

Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Glenesk 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 5282) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

NuttyToastedMalt Extract

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedHoneyVanilla

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