Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
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
Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cragganmore
£130
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Cragganmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £130 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
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 £130.
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)
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £130)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130 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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Cragganmore 20 Year Old (Special Release 2020)