Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£120
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 49.4% | 53.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £119.76 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £120.
For beginners: Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.76 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 £119.76)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof