Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£126
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Keith |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £125.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £126.
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 £125.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£125.95 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 Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glen Keith 27 Year Old 1991 (casks 73652 & 73655) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)