Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Caol Ila
£100
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
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).
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky is better value at £100 vs £117.
For beginners: Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £99.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange