Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Balblair
£84
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £83.95 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
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).
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr is better value at £84 vs £117.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +More affordable (£83.95 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −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 £83.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange