Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (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
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Dumbarton
£114
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Dumbarton |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 44.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £113.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £114 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £113.77)
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.77 vs £117.35)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)