Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
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
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Linkwood
£117
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £116.56 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) is better value at £117 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 £116.56)
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£116.56 vs £117.35)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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