Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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
Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Strathclyde
£119
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £118.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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 £119.
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 £118.76)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.76 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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 Strathclyde 30 Year Old (cask 14448)- The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)