Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
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
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£173
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £172.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £173.
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
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £172.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£172.66 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 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
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Where to buy
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange