Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Benriach
£111
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £111 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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).
Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £111 vs £117.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£111 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — 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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £111)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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 Benriach 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 6401) - Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)