Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenrinnesMiltonduff
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46.1%
Age24 yr28 yr
Price£117.35£141.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value35/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £142.

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 £141.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 24 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£141.95 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Dried Fruit

Only Miltonduff 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

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