Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs William Larue Weller (2005 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
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 4.00
£124
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | William Larue Weller (2005 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 61% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £123.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £124.
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 £123.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.75 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 William?
William Larue Weller (2005 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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