Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3
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
Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£2400
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 42.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 44 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £2400 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £2400.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £2400)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (44 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2400 vs £1500)
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 Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Only Glenglassaugh 44 Year Old 1972 (cask 1721) - Rare Cask Release Batch 3