Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 Proof) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 Proof)
Woodford Reserve
£125
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 Proof) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Woodford Reserve | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 61.6% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £124.94 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 Proof)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 Proof)
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 £125.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 Proof)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.94 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 £124.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Woodford?
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 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.
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 Woodford Reserve Batch Proof - Master's Collection (123.2 Proof)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof