Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter
Ragnaud Sabourin
£173
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ragnaud Sabourin | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £173 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter
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 £173.
For beginners: Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£173 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 £173)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ragnaud?
Ragnaud Sabourin No.25 XO Cognac Decanter 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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