Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Auchentoshan
£100
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Benrinnes |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
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).
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s is better value at £100 vs £117.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.99 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 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £99.99)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s 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 Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange