Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)
The Nectar
£167
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Nectar | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Belgium | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 42.2% | 53.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £167.05 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)
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 £167.
For beginners: Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£167.05 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 £167.05)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Irish?
Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Irish Single Malt 24 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams (Joint Bottling With La Maison du Whisky)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof