Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£399
| Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £395 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021
Quick verdict
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).
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£395 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £395)
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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 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
Both taste of
Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Only Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2021