Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£173
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 51.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £172.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £173.
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
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £172.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£172.95 vs £117.35)
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 Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)