Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
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
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£105
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tullibardine |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £105 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) is better value at £105 vs £117.
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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £105)
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£105 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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 Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)