Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£122
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Benrinnes |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £121.95 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 better value at £117 vs £122.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.95 vs £117.35)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £121.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)