Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s
The Welsh Whisky Co.
£180
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Welsh Whisky Co. | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Wales | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £180 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £180.
For beginners: Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£119 vs £180)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Prince?
Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof 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
Both taste of
Only Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof