Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve CollectionWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryTeelingWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryIrelandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%67.3%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£395£501.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is better value at £395 vs £501.

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
  • +More affordable (£395 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £395)

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 William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedMalt Extract

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