Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily DramsTeeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryLittlemillTeeling
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%46%
Age23 yr24 yr
Price£395£395
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

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 £395.

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

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Littlemill?

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeasty

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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