Benrinnes 1978 / Bot.1995 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Benrinnes 1978 / Bot.1995 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside WhiskyTeeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryBenrinnesTeeling
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£399£395
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 1978 / Bot.1995 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Benrinnes 1978 / Bot.1995 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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 £399.

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

Benrinnes 1978 / Bot.1995 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 1978 / Bot.1995 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Wood

Only Benrinnes 1978 / Bot.1995 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractCooked MashHay-likeYeasty

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanilla

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