Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Inchgower
£97
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £97 vs £117.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£96.95 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £96.95)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.
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
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Inchgower 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 803610) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange