Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs William Larue Weller (2009 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 (2009 Release)
William Larue Weller
£117
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | William Larue Weller (2009 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 67.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £117.35 | £116.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
William Larue Weller (2009 Release)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
William Larue Weller (2009 Release)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
William Larue Weller (2009 Release) is better value at £117 vs £117.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.35 vs £116.86)
William Larue Weller (2009 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£116.86 vs £117.35)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (67.4%) — may need water
- −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 William?
William Larue Weller (2009 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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