Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837)
GlenDronach
£2017
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | GlenDronach |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 45.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 47 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £2016.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837)
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 £2017.
For beginners: GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £2016.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (47 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2016.95 vs £1500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
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.
Who should buy GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Only GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837)