Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l
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
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l
Eagle Rare
★ 4.00
£114
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 45% |
| Age | 24 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £114 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £114)
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l
Pros
- +More affordable (£114 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Eagle?
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1.75l