Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Tullibardine 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionTullibardine 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryTeelingTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.9%
Age24 yr33 yr
Price£395£449.95
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Tullibardine 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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 £450.

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

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

Tullibardine 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 24 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£449.95 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Vanilla

Only Tullibardine 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Chocolate

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