Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£365
| Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Decadent Drinks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £395 | £364.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £365 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 £364.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£364.95 vs £395)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — 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 Kildalton?
Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks) 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 Kildalton 22 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty (Decadent Drinks)