Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013)
Karuizawa
£1997
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 64.3% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £1997.19 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013)
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 £1997.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (64.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1997.19 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 £1997.19)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013) 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 - 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 Karuizawa 2000 Sea Dragon Cask (cask 166) (bottled 2013)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling