Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Eagle Rare
£130
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Eagle Rare | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £130 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
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 £130.
For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£130 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 £130)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2017 Release)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)