Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryBakery Hill Whisky DistiilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryAustraliaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age5 yr24 yr
Price£138.95£117.35
Rating5.00/5

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £139.

For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£138.95 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 £138.95)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bakery?

Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Bakery Hill 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinal

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

HoneyVanillaDried Fruit

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