Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glen Garioch
£110
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £109.79 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £110 vs £117.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.79 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £109.79)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glen Garioch 24 Year Old 1993 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)