Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Longrow 18 Year Old
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
Longrow 18 Year Old
Springbank
★ 4.44
£115
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Longrow 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £115 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.44/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Longrow 18 Year Old
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Longrow 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).
Longrow 18 Year Old is better value at £115 vs £117.
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)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £115)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£115 vs £117.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Longrow?
Longrow 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Longrow 18 Year Old
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Longrow 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange