Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Ardmore
£106
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £106 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 0.00).
Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £106 vs £117.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£106 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £106)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Ardmore 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 801285) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)