Teeling 37 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

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

Teeling 37 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionBladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release
DistilleryTeelingBladnoch
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.3%41.2%
Age37 yr29 yr
Price£5038.95£4995
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 37 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

Teeling 37 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £5039.

For beginners: Teeling 37 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Teeling 37 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 29 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£5038.95 vs £4995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

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

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 37 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only Teeling 37 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

VanillaDried FruitTobacco

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Cooked FruitHoneyChocolate

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