Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Overeem 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Overeem 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenrinnesOvereem
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age24 yr5 yr
Price£117.35£161.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Overeem 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Overeem 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £162.

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 £161.95)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Overeem 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£161.95 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 Overeem?

Overeem 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedDried Fruit

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Overeem 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedCooked Fruit

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