Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
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
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
Glen Garioch
£121
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £121 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
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 £121.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£121 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky