Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge
Bimber
£135
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bimber | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.1% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £135 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge
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 £135.
For beginners: Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£135 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 £135)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Bimber?
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 435) - Knightsbridge
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof