Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968
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
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968
Canadian Club
£180
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Canadian Club |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £180 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968
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 £180.
For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968 is more approachable (75/100 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 £180)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 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 Canadian?
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1968 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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