Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794 vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794
Blanton's
£150
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794 | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 62.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794
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 £150.
For beginners: Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (62.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.95 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 £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 794
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof