Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (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
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain
£114
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £114.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £114.12)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£114.12 vs £117.35)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (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 Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)