Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionLongrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins
DistilleryTeelingSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%51.7%
Age24 yr11 yr
Price£395£499
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value9/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is better value at £395 vs £499.

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Longrow?

Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins 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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins

SmokeyToastedLeatheryOily

Explore more