BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
Benriach
£156
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask | 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 | 52.9% | 46% |
| Age | 27 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £156.48 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
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).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £156.
For beginners: BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£156.48 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 £156.48)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask 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 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
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