Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesBunnahabhain
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£117.35£105
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

Smoke67/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is better value at £105 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £105)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£105 vs £117.35)

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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaDried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 12 Year Old / The Zodiac: Aries/The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky

SmokeyKipperyMedicinalVegetative

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