Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks)
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
Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks)
Cragganmore
£1195
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Cragganmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 52.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £1194.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £1195 vs £1500.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1194.95)
Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1194.95 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks) 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 Cragganmore 37 Year Old 1986 - Whisky Sponge Special Edition (Decadent Drinks)