Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£150
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 46% |
| Age | 45 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £149.7 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
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 £150.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£149.7 vs £117.35)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £149.7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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
Only Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)