Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Bunnahabhain
£105
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £105 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
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).
Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is better value at £105 vs £117.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£105 vs £117.35)
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 £105)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)