Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich
£123
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Caperdonich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £122.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £123.
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 £122.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£122.95 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 Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)