Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection
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
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection
Tamnavulin
£1216
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 45 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1215.65 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection is better value at £1216 vs £1500.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection is more approachable (70/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1215.65)
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1215.65 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −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 Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Only Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1973 - Vintages Collection