Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£103
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £103 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £103 vs £119.
For beginners: Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — 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 £103)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Both taste of
Only Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11223) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof