Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryGlenlossieBenrinnes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%46%
Age19 yr24 yr
Price£104.78£117.35
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £105 vs £117.

For beginners: Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£104.78 vs £117.35)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 19 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £104.78)

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 6749) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Fresh FruitOld Wood

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

ToastedDried Fruit

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