Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky
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
Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky
Cardhu
£123
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Cardhu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £123 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £123.
For beginners: Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £123)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£123 vs £117.35)
- −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 Cardhu?
Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky