Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection
DistilleryBenrinnesTomatin
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age24 yr15 yr
Price£117.35£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value43/100

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection is better value at £85 vs £117.

For beginners: Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £84.9)

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £117.35)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Malt ExtractDried Fruit

Only Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2006 Port Cask - The Portuguese Collection

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