Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Aultmore
£93
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.8% | 53.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £93.01 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £93 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£93.01 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £93.01)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Aultmore 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof