Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986 vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Shinshu
£1750
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986 | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Shinshu | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 61% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1750 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £1750.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1750 vs £1500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £1750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986 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.
Who should buy Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling 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 Mars Komagatake 30 Year Old 1986
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling