Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila
£650
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
| Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Teeling |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 16 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £650 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£650 vs £395)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection