Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
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 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Glengoyne
£123
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £122.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
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 £123.
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 £122.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£122.95 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation 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
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