Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
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 Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Kurayoshi
★ 5.00
£133
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Kurayoshi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £133 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £133.
For beginners: The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £133)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£133 vs £117.35)
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 Kurayoshi 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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