Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
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
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£85
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Scotia 16 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £117.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 16 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £84.95)
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange