New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£106
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | New Zealand | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55% | 53.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £106.38 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength
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).
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength is better value at £106 vs £119.
For beginners: New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength
Pros
- +More affordable (£106.38 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £106.38)
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength 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 New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 Cask Strength
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof