Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Canadian Club
★ 4.00
£126
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Canadian Club | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £126 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
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 4.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £126.
For beginners: Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£126 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £126)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Canadian?
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)