Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks Finish vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks FinishBenrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryTomintoulBenrinnes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age18 yr24 yr
Price£145.03£117.35
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £145.

For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£145.03 vs £117.35)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£117.35 vs £145.03)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks Finish 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Tomintoul 18 Year Old - Kedem Port Casks Finish

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractToastedDried Fruit

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