Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits
Bladnoch
£156
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.2% | 53.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £155.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits
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 £156.
For beginners: Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£155.95 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 £155.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits 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 Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 - North Star Spirits
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof