Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
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
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Eagle Rare
★ 3.80
£121
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 45% |
| Age | 24 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £121.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.80/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £121.
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 £121.29)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£121.29 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (bottled 2005)