Octomore 09.3 5 Year Old - Dialogos vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Octomore 09.3 5 Year Old - Dialogos
Bruichladdich
★ 4.67
£194
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Octomore 09.3 5 Year Old - Dialogos | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Benrinnes |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.9% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £193.95 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Octomore 09.3 5 Year Old - Dialogos
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Octomore 09.3 5 Year Old - Dialogos
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 4.67).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £194.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Octomore 09.3 5 Year Old - Dialogos
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (62.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£193.95 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £193.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Octomore?
Octomore 09.3 5 Year Old - Dialogos 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
Both taste of
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