Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Clynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers)

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionClynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers)
DistilleryTeelingClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.1%
Age24 yr21 yr
Price£395£350
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers) 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)

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £395)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 21 Year Old - Art of Whisky (Elixir Distillers)

LeatheryToasted

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