Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Banff
£1200
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53% | 53.5% |
| Age | 37 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £1200 vs £1500.
For beginners: Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1200)
Who should buy Banff?
Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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 - 2011 Bottling 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 Banff 37 Year Old 1971 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling