Ballantine's 30 Year Old vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's 30 Year Old
Ballantine's
★ 4.71
£352
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
| Ballantine's 30 Year Old | Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | Teeling |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £351.99 | £395 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's 30 Year Old
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Ballantine's 30 Year Old
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Quick verdict
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).
Ballantine's 30 Year Old is better value at £352 vs £395.
For beginners: Ballantine's 30 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£351.99 vs £395)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £351.99)
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 30 Year Old 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection