Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£2055
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £2054.98 | £1500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £2055.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2054.98 vs £1500)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £2054.98)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) 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 - 2011 Bottling 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 Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling