Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
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
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Caol Ila
£100
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky is better value at £100 vs £117.
For beginners: Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £99.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£99.95 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 2013 / 9 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Islay Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange