Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Dalmore
£85
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.3% | 53.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £85.32 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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).
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £85 vs £119.
For beginners: Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£85.32 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — 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 £85.32)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof