Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac
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
Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac
Sazerac de Forge
£122
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Sazerac de Forge |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £122 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac
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: Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac 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 £122)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£122 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 Sazerac?
Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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