Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay WhiskyTeeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryLagavulinTeeling
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£600£395
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

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 £600.

For beginners: Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£600 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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky 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

SherriedHoney

Only Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

SmokeyCooked FruitChocolate

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Dried FruitVanillaOld Wood

Explore more