Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s
Remy Martin
£175
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Remy Martin | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £175 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s
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 £175.
For beginners: Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 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 £175)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Rémy?
Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac / Bot.1970s
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof