Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Port Dundas
£126
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 45% | 53.5% |
| Age | 35 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £125.5 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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 £126.
For beginners: Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£125.5 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 £125.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof