Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO Cognac vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO CognacBenrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryRemy MartinBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£187£117.35
Rating5.00/5

Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £187.

For beginners: Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£187 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 £187)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Remy?

Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO Cognac 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Remy Martin x Anish Kapoor XO Cognac

CitricFragant

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

VanillaDried Fruit

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