The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Kurayoshi
★ 5.00
£133
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kurayoshi | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £133 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
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 better value at £117 vs £133.
For beginners: The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£133 vs £117.35)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £133)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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
Only The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)