Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
The Glenlivet
£156
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50% | 53.5% |
| Age | 34 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £155.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £156.
For beginners: Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£155.95 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£119 vs £155.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof 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
Only Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1977 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof