Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£114
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £113.61 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £114 vs £117.
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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £113.61)
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£113.61 vs £117.35)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)