Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryBenriachTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42.1%46%
Age33 yr24 yr
Price£549.95£395
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is better value at £395 vs £550.

For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 24 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£549.95 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Chocolate

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

HoneyVanilla

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