Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£103
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.2% | 53.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £102.66 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £103 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.66 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — 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 £102.66)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8579) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof