Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£119
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 27 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £118.85 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 better value at £117 vs £119.
For beginners: Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.85 vs £117.35)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £118.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)