Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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 Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £133.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £134.
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
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £117.35)
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 Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)