Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
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
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£145
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 55.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £144.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
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 £145.
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 £144.5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£144.5 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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 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 Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13