Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047)
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
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£118
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £117.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £118.
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 £117.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.95 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3047)