Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Gate
★ 4.00
£130
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Black Gate |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £129.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £130.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £129.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Black?
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)