Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Chichibu London Edition 2019

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionChichibu London Edition 2019
DistilleryTeelingIchiro
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.5%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£395£599
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Chichibu London Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu London Edition 2019

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 £599.

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

Chichibu London Edition 2019

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£599 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 Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2019 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

Vanilla

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only Chichibu London Edition 2019

Fresh FruitToastedFragant

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