Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask
DistilleryBenrinnesBushmills
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£117.35£94.54
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask is better value at £95 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 £94.54)

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£94.54 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask 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

Dried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

SherriedChocolateOld WoodCooked Fruit

Where to buy

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

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

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