Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
DistilleryClynelishOld Rip Van Winkle
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV53.7%53.5%
Age23 yr10 yr
Price£170£119
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £170.

For beginners: Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£170 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 £170)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 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

Chocolate

Only Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11246) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

ToastedVanillaNew WoodCooked Fruit

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