Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017
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
Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017
Littlemill
£2246
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Littlemill |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 51.3% |
| Age | 10 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £2245.5 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017
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 £2246.
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 £2245.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2245.5 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 Littlemill?
Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017 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 Littlemill 27 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2017