Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old
Glen Ord
£1990
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 49.6% | 53.5% |
| Age | 38 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1990 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £1990.
For beginners: Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1990 vs £1500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £1990)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Singleton?
Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Singleton of Glen Ord 38 Year Old
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling