Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
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
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Balblair
★ 4.50
£120
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £119.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £120.
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)
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £119.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.9 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Balblair?
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) 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 Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange