Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
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
Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Cambus
£175
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Cambus |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £175.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
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 £175.
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 £175.03)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£175.03 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 Cambus?
Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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 Cambus 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 102829) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)