Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
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

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Kanosuke
£165
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Kanosuke |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £165 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £165.
For beginners: Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £165)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£165 vs £117.35)
- −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 Kanosuke?
Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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