Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve
Egan's
£166
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Egan's | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £165.95 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve
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 £166.
For beginners: Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£165.95 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 £165.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Egan's?
Egan's 15 Year Old Legacy Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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
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