Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Oban
£106
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Oban |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £105.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £106 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 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £105.53)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£105.53 vs £117.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −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 Oban?
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2021)