Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
£120
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £119.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £120.
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 £119.76)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.76 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)