Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBenrinnesGirvan
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%48.2%
Age24 yr47 yr
Price£117.35£155.61
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £156.

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 £155.61)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (47 vs 24 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£155.61 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 Girvan?

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Dried Fruit

Only Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Oily

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