Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
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
Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
The Nectar
£178
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | The Nectar |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Belgium |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £178.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
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 £178.
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 £178.21)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£178.21 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 Irish?
Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams