Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
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
Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Cambus
£120
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Cambus |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 44% |
| Age | 24 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £120.
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 affordable (£117.35 vs £119.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.95 vs £117.35)
- −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 Cambus?
Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Cambus 30 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)