Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesautes Glaces
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£117.35£153
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

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 £153.

For beginners: Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £153)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£153 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 Hautes?

Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

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

ToastedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Hautes Glaces 2016 / Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Fresh FruitCitric

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