Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
★ 4.50
£102
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £101.97 | £119 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 4.50).
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £102 vs £119.
For beginners: Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£101.97 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £101.97)
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Strathmill 21 Year Old 1990 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof