Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
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
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Aberlour
★ 3.10
£110
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Aberlour |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 24 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £110.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.10/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.10).
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) is better value at £110 vs £117.
For beginners: Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £110.3)
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110.3 vs £117.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.1 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)