Bunnahabhain Aonadh vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bunnahabhain AonadhBenrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryBunnahabhainBenrinnes
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%46%
Age10 yr24 yr
Price£109.99£117.35
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bunnahabhain Aonadh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Bunnahabhain Aonadh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bunnahabhain Aonadh 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).

Bunnahabhain Aonadh

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.99 vs £117.35)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £109.99)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain Aonadh 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

Dried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain Aonadh

Cooked FruitSherriedFresh FruitTobacco

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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