Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004 vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Hellyers Road
★ 5.00
£188
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004 | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hellyers Road | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64.5% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £187.79 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
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 better value at £117 vs £188.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£187.79 vs £117.35)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £187.79)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hellyers?
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004 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
Only Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)