Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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
Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Bruichladdich
£190
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £189.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £190.
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 £189.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£189.95 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 Octomore?
Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Octomore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)