Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Balblair
★ 4.50
£120
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) | 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 | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £119.9 | £117.35 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
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 4.50).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £120.
For beginners: Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.9 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £119.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) 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 Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange