Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s
Tomatin
£96
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s | 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 | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £96 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s
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).
Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s is better value at £96 vs £117.
For beginners: Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£96 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)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £96)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s 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 5 Year Old - 1970s
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Tomatin 5 Year Old - 1970s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange