Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
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
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Whisky Souls
★ 5.00
£125
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Whisky Souls |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 41.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £125.
For beginners: Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £124.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.95 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 Living?
Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #1