Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£143
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 24 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £142.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £143.
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
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £142.97)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£142.97 vs £117.35)
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 Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 42 Year Old 1967 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)