Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Bowmore
£650
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
| Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) | Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Teeling |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.4% | 46% |
| Age | 34 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £649.95 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
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 £650.
For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£649.95 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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