Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Benrinnes
£112
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.1% | 53.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £112.21 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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).
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £112 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£112.21 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — 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 £112.21)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof