Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Reference Series II.3
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
Reference Series II.3
Reference Series
★ 5.00
£107
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Reference Series II.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Reference Series |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £106.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Reference Series II.3
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Reference Series II.3
Quick verdict
Reference Series II.3 is better value at £107 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £106.95)
Reference Series II.3
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.95 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Reference?
Reference Series II.3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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