Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
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
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£117
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £117.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 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
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £117.45)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.45 vs £117.35)
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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation 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 Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange