Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

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

Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s
DistilleryBenrinnesTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£117.35£96
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is better value at £96 vs £117.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.35 vs £96)

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£96 vs £117.35)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

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

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Fresh Fruit

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