Jura 30 Year Old vs Teeling 30 Year Old 1991 – Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Jura 30 Year OldTeeling 30 Year Old 1991 – Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryJuraTeeling
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%46%
Age30 yr30 yr
Price£699£915
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Teeling 30 Year Old 1991 – Vintage Reserve Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 30 Year Old 1991 – Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £915.

For beginners: Teeling 30 Year Old 1991 – Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £915)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teeling 30 Year Old 1991 – Vintage Reserve Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£915 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 30 Year Old 1991 – 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodToastedDried Fruit

Only Teeling 30 Year Old 1991 – Vintage Reserve Collection

Cooked FruitSherriedFresh FruitVanilla

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