Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Littlemill
£99
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.7% | 53.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £98.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
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).
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £99 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.95 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £98.95)
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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 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 Littlemill 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3120) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof