Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits
Auchroisk
£86
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.4% | 53.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £85.75 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits
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).
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits is better value at £86 vs £119.
For beginners: Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£85.75 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £85.75)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits 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 Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2008 (cask AK822) - Hidden Spirits
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof