Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey
DistilleryBenrinnesDunville's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age24 yr12 yr
Price£117.35£103.51
Rating5.00/53.57/5

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value35/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.57).

Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey is better value at £104 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 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £103.51)

Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +More affordable (£103.51 vs £117.35)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.6 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 Dunville's?

Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Dunville's Very Rare 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

SherriedCooked Fruit

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