Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
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
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£112
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Kavalan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Taiwan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 59.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £112.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) is better value at £112 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 £112.02)
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£112.02 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — 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 Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) 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 Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)