Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses vs The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)

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

Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x GlassesThe Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
DistilleryTeelingWemyss Malts
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£44.95£42.34
Rating5.00/53.75/5

Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value89/100

Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).

The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is better value at £42 vs £45.

For beginners: The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £42.34)

The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.34 vs £44.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy The?

The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) 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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Cooked Fruit

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