Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Caol Ila
£299
| Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 59.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £395 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £299 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 £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299 vs £395)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Only Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 53.198) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)