Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Aultmore
£150
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.3% | 53.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £150 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £150.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 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 £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Only Aultmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 73.101) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof