Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)
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
Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)
Bruichladdich
£115
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £114.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits) is better value at £115 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £114.89)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£114.89 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2011 - Obscurities & Curiosities (North Star Spirits)