Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl
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
The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl
The Lakes Distillery
£150
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £149.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl
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 £150.
For beginners: The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 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 £149.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£149.99 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 The?
The Lakes Distillery Forbidden Fruit, The Whiskymaker's Editions Sherry Cask English Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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