Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
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
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Deanston
£105
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 24 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £104.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish is better value at £105 vs £117.
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)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £104.99)
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.99 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 Deanston?
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish