Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single CaskBenrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryTormoreBenrinnes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.8%46%
Age23 yr24 yr
Price£140.95£117.35
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask

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 £141.

For beginners: Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£140.95 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 £140.95)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask

Old WoodSherried

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

Malt ExtractDried Fruit

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