Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
DistilleryBenrinnesLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%58.3%
Age24 yr14 yr
Price£117.35£101.21
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan is better value at £101 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 14 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £101.21)

Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£101.21 vs £117.35)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan 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

HoneyDried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

SherriedChocolateOld Wood

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