Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£87
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £87.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £87 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 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £87.35)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£87.35 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange