Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBenrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryOld MedleyBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£107£117.35
Rating5.00/5

Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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).

Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £107 vs £117.

For beginners: Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£107 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 £107)

Who should buy Old?

Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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

VanillaToasted

Only Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNuttyOld Wood

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

Malt ExtractHoneyDried Fruit

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