Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Glenburgie
£149
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £148.81 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
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 £149.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£148.81 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 £148.81)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) 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 Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)