Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
DistilleryTamnavulinOld Rip Van Winkle
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50%53.5%
Age15 yr10 yr
Price£129.95£119
Rating5.00/5

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £130.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 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 £129.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

ToastedVanillaChocolateNew WoodCooked Fruit

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