Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Tomintoul
£119
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £119.03 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
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 £119.
For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.03 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 £119.03)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)