Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey
Mackinlay's
£150
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mackinlay's | Benrinnes |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £150 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey
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).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mackinlay’s?
Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey
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