Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryBenrinnesGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.7%
Age24 yr25 yr
Price£117.35£167.47
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 £167.

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 £167.47)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£167.47 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 Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaDried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedNutty

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