The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Glenturret
£1247
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 41% | 53.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1246.5 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) is better value at £1247 vs £1500.
For beginners: The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1246.5 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1246.5)
Who should buy The?
The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) 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 - 2011 Bottling 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 The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling