Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)
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
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)
Glenturret
£165
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £164.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)
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 £165.
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 £164.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£164.95 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 The?
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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