Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000
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
SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000
Tobermory
£150
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 59.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000
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 £150.
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 £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 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 SMWS?
SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000 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 SMWS 42.43 9 Year Old 2000