Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold
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
Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold
Glengoyne
£100
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold is better value at £100 vs £117.
For beginners: Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £99.99)
Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £117.35)
Cons
- −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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 14 Year Old - Heritage Gold
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange