Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Aberlour
★ 3.10
£110
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £110.3 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 3.10/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.10).
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) is better value at £110 vs £117.
For beginners: Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110.3 vs £117.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.1 vs 5.0)
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 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £110.3)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)