Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
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 Bourbon 2013
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£125
| Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 68.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.35 | £125.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £125.
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 £125.11)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (68.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.11 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 William?
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 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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