Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Inchgower
£105
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.1% | 53.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £105 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
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).
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is better value at £105 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£105 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 £105)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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 Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 805911) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof