Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Benrinnes
£169
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £169.09 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
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 £169.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.09 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 £169.09)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 9063) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)