Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Old Forester
★ 5.00
£160
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Forester | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £160 | £119 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £160.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160 vs £119)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£119 vs £160)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Old?
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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
Both taste of
Only Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof