Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac
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
Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac
Remy Martin
£1900
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Remy Martin |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 53.5% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1500 | £1900 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac
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 £1900.
For beginners: Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac is more approachable (85/100 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 £1900)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1900 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 Remy?
Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac 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 Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe Cognac