Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Scapegrace
★ 4.00
£100
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scapegrace | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | New Zealand | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £119 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
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 4.00).
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask is better value at £100 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £119)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Scapegrace?
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask 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
Only Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof