Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionLittlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single
DistilleryTeelingLittlemill
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53.5%
Age24 yr22 yr
Price£395£595
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single

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 £595.

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£595 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 Littlemill?

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single 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

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 3045) - The Duncan Taylor Single

Malt ExtractToasted

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