Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Highland Park
★ 3.85
£129
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 53.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £128.66 | £119 |
| Rating | 3.85/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
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 3.85).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £129.
For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.66 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 £128.66)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof