Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£119
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £119.31 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £119.
For beginners: Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.31 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 £119.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 4147) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof