Mortlach 20 Year Old vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Mortlach 20 Year OldTeeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryMortlachTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%46%
Age20 yr24 yr
Price£374.78£395
Rating4.86/55.00/5

Mortlach 20 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value13/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

Mortlach 20 Year Old is better value at £375 vs £395.

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£374.78 vs £395)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£395 vs £374.78)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old 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 Mortlach 20 Year Old

ChocolateMalt Extract

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

HoneyVanilla

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