Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
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
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 Famous?
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989