Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
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
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Adelphi
£140
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Adelphi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £140.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
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 £140.
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 £140.02)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140.02 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 Dufftown?
Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) 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 Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)