Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs The Temple Bar 15 Year Old
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
The Temple Bar 15 Year Old
The Temple Bar
£103
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | The Temple Bar 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | The Temple Bar |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £102.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Temple Bar 15 Year Old
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Temple Bar 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Temple Bar 15 Year Old is better value at £103 vs £117.
For beginners: The Temple Bar 15 Year Old 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 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £102.95)
The Temple Bar 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£102.95 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −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 The?
The Temple Bar 15 Year Old 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
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