Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line
DistilleryBenrinnesTranscontinental Rum Line
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£117.35£136
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line

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 £136.

For beginners: Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line is more approachable (85/100 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 £136)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£136 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 Panama?

Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaDried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Panama 2006 / 17 Year Old / Transcontinental Rum Line

OilySolvent

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