Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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
Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Fettercairn
£105
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Fettercairn |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 24 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £104.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £104.86)
Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.86 vs £117.35)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Fettercairn 33 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)