Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionPittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTeelingPittyvaich
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age24 yr18 yr
Price£395£350
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £350 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 £350)

Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£350 vs £395)

Cons

  • 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 Pittyvaich?

Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

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