Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenlossie
£117
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glenlossie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £117 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 16 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £117)
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£117 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)