Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
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
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Edradour
£173
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £173.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £173.
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 £173.25)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.25 vs £117.35)
- −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 Edradour?
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish 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
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish