Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
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
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Booker's
★ 4.70
£85
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Booker's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 62.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.70/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.70).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is better value at £85 vs £117.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £84.95)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £117.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Booker's?
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange