Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
Hiram Walker and Sons
★ 1.33
£120
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hiram Walker and Sons | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £120 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 1.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
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 1.33).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £120.
For beginners: Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (1.3 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 £120)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Hiram?
Hiram Walker Imperial Blended Whiskey - 1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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