Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
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
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
North British
£188
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 49.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 47 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £187.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
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 £188.
For beginners: North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 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 £187.83)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (47 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£187.83 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 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)