Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mannochmore
£158
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mannochmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.8% | 53.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £158.34 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £158.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£158.34 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 £158.34)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Mannochmore 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 12098) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof