Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
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 Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Canadian Club
★ 4.00
£126
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Canadian Club |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £126 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £126.
For beginners: Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 is more approachable (65/100 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 £126)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£126 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977