Springbank 13 Year Old - Green vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Springbank 13 Year Old - GreenTeeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistillerySpringbankTeeling
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr24 yr
Price£499£395
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value8/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is better value at £395 vs £499.

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

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Springbank?

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Fruit

Only Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

ChocolateTobacco

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

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