Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling vs Yamazaki Mizunara 2020
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
Yamazaki Mizunara 2020
Yamazaki
£1999
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | Yamazaki Mizunara 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Japan |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 48% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1500 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Yamazaki Mizunara 2020
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Yamazaki Mizunara 2020
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 £1999.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 2020 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 affordable (£1500 vs £1999)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Yamazaki Mizunara 2020
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1999 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Mizunara 2020 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Only Yamazaki Mizunara 2020