Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky 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 Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£120
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £120.
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 £119.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)