Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Bunnahabhain Aonadh

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Bunnahabhain Aonadh
DistilleryBenrinnesBunnahabhain
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.2%
Age24 yr10 yr
Price£117.35£109.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Bunnahabhain Aonadh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain Aonadh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bunnahabhain Aonadh is better value at £110 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

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £109.99)

Bunnahabhain Aonadh

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.99 vs £117.35)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain Aonadh is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Bunnahabhain Aonadh

Cooked FruitSherriedFresh FruitTobacco

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