Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt 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
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Glenburgie
£149
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glenburgie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £148.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
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 £149.
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 £148.81)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£148.81 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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky 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 Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)