Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£175
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alistair Walker | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 46% |
| Age | 28 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £174.74 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £175.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£174.74 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 £174.74)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Undisclosed?
Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Undisclosed Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 4824) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)