Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
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
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Girvan
£150
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Girvan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 49% |
| Age | 24 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
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: Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) 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 £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Girvan?
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)