Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£170
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.4% | 53.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £169.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
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 £170.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.95 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 £169.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof