Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662)
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 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662)
GlenDronach
£175
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £174.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662)
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 £175.
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 £174.98)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£174.98 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662) 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 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 2662)