Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryBenrinnesNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45%
Age24 yr32 yr
Price£117.35£121.57
Rating5.00/5

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

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

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £122.

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 £121.57)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 24 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£121.57 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 North?

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

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

Malt ExtractToastedDried Fruit

Only North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Cooked FruitNuttyOld Wood

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