Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
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 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Glengoyne
£153
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £153.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
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 £153.
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 £153.45)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£153.45 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 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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