Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask
Aberlour
£159
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58% | 53.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £159.34 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single 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 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £159.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£159.34 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 £159.34)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single 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
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof