Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyOld Rip Van Winkle
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV48.1%53.5%
Age40 yr10 yr
Price£149.95£119
Rating5.00/5

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • 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 Blended?

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoNuttyMalt Extract

Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

ToastedVanillaChocolateNew WoodCooked Fruit

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