Glenfarclas 17 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.
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 4.31
£129
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Glenfarclas 17 Year Old | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £128.5 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 4.31/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenfarclas 17 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 rated higher (5.00 vs 4.31).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £129.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 17 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.5 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £128.5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 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
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Only Glenfarclas 17 Year Old
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)