Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Blair Athol
★ 5.00
£110
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £119 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £110 vs £119.
For beginners: Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £109.95)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Both taste of
Only Blair Athol 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof