Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
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 Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Glen Scotia
£88
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £88.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £88 vs £117.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £88.05)
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −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 Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 36) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange