Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend
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
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend
Royal Salute
£180
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Royal Salute |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £180 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend
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 £180.
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 £180)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 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 Royal?
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Peated Blend