Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
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
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Mannochmore
★ 4.25
£175
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Mannochmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | 24 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
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)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£175 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release) 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 Mannochmore 18 Year Old 1990 (2009 Special Release)