Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
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
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Hellyers Road
★ 5.00
£188
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Hellyers Road |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 64.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £187.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £188.
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
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £187.79)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£187.79 vs £117.35)
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 Hellyers?
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004 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 Hellyers Road 12 Year Old 2004