Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Chichibu London Edition 2021

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionChichibu London Edition 2021
DistilleryTeelingIchiro
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%51.5%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£395£377.77
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Chichibu London Edition 2021

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu London Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu London Edition 2021 is better value at £378 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£395 vs £377.77)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Chichibu London Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£377.77 vs £395)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2021 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.

Tasting notes

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Chichibu London Edition 2021

YeastyMalt ExtractFresh FruitSmokey

Explore more