Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionA Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
DistilleryTeelingThe Single Malts of Scotland
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.3%
Age24 yr31 yr
Price£395£525.95
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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 £526.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 24 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£525.95 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 A?

A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitHoney

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedVanillaOld Wood

Only A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

CitricFresh FruitToastedLeafy

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