Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs The Matsui The Peated
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
The Matsui The Peated
Kurayoshi
★ 2.50
£117
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | The Matsui The Peated | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Kurayoshi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £117 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.50/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Matsui The Peated
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Matsui The Peated
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.50).
The Matsui The Peated 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £117)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Matsui The Peated
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£117 vs £117.35)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.5 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 The?
The Matsui The Peated 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
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only The Matsui The Peated