Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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
Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Cameron Bridge
£142
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | 24 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £141.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £142.
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 £141.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£141.95 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 Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Cameronbridge 29 Year Old 1992 (cask 115060) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)