Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
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
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£100
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53% |
| Age | 24 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £117.
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
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £99.95)
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 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 Glenfarclas - Movember 2011