Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361)
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
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£155
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £154.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £155.
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 £154.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£154.95 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361) 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 GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 2361)