The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11 vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryThe Blended Whisky CompanyTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV52.3%46%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£354.95£395
Rating4.00/55.00/5

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value11/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11 is better value at £355 vs £395.

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

Pros

  • +More affordable (£354.95 vs £395)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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

  • More expensive (£395 vs £354.95)

Who should buy The?

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11 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

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

Only The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried Fruit

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