Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine)
Blair Athol
£2487
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | 38 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £2486.5 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine)
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).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £2487.
For beginners: Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2486.5 vs £1500)
- −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 affordable (£1500 vs £2486.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine) 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 Blair Athol 38 Year Old 1986 - 'Eternal Cycle' (One8Nine)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling