Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L)
DistilleryBenrinnesJack Daniel's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV46%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£117.35£138.95
Rating5.00/54.20/5

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value30/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £139.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L) is more approachable (85/100 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 £138.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£138.95 vs £117.35)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractDried Fruit

Only Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (3L)

New Wood

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