Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Tormore
£150
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 45.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 £150.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£149.95 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Tormore 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 16487) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)