Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Chivas Regal
£110
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £110 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
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).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £110 vs £117.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −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 £110)
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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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