Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024 vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.33
£102
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024 | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.7% | 53.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £119 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024
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 4.33).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024 is better value at £102 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £101.95)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024 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 Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2009 Ruby Port Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2024
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof