Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
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
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
Hanyu
£2250
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Hanyu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Japan |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 58.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £2250 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
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 £2250.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is more approachable (45/100 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 £2250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2250 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 Hanyu?
Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges 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 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Only Hanyu 22 Year Old 1986 (Cask 2812) - Part des Anges