Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Glengoyne
£123
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £122.95 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
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 £123.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£122.95 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 £122.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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Only Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)