Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
DistilleryBenrinnesWhisky Souls
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%41.2%
Age24 yr40 yr
Price£117.35£124.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value40/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £125.

For beginners: Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 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 £124.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 24 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 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 Living?

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedDried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1

SherriedOld Wood

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