Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Mortlach 20 Year Old

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionMortlach 20 Year Old
DistilleryTeelingMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43.4%
Age24 yr20 yr
Price£395£374.78
Rating5.00/54.86/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value13/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

Mortlach 20 Year Old is better value at £375 vs £395.

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£395 vs £374.78)

Mortlach 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£374.78 vs £395)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

HoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old

ChocolateMalt Extract

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