Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025
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
Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025
Laballe
£105
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Laballe |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £105 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025 is better value at £105 vs £117.
For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £105)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£105 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −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 Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 2002 / Bot.2025 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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