Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
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
Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Foursquare
£175
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Foursquare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £175.
For beginners: Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (85/100 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 £175)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 vs £117.35)
- −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 Foursquare?
Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Foursquare Touchstone 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum