Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Mac-Talla Strata
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
Mac-Talla Strata
Mac-Talla
★ 5.00
£81
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Mac-Talla Strata | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Mac-Talla |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £80.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mac-Talla Strata
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mac-Talla Strata
Quick verdict
Mac-Talla Strata is better value at £81 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
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £80.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mac-Talla Strata
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£80.95 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Mac-Talla?
Mac-Talla Strata 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
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Mac-Talla Strata