4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still RumBenrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryReisetbauerBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£137.5£117.35
Rating5.00/5

4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £138.

For beginners: 4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£137.5 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 £137.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy 4X50?

4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum 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

Toasted

Only 4X50 R.N.P. Superior Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

CitricCooked Fruit

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaDried Fruit

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