Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£173
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £172.66 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
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 £173.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£172.66 vs £117.35)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £172.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 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 Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange