Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s
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
Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s
Schenley
★ 3.50
£120
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Schenley |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £120.
For beginners: Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s 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 £120)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Schenley?
Schenley Reserve American Whiskey - 1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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