Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1 vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1
Arran
£150
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1 | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Benrinnes |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £150 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1
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).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £117.35)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 1
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)