Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore
£190
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.7% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £189.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £190.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£189.95 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 £189.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof