Highland #3 22 Year Old (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.

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyOld Rip Van Winkle
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.6%53.5%
Age22 yr10 yr
Price£124.95£119
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value32/100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £125.

For beginners: Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £119)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £124.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Highland?

Highland #3 22 Year Old (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

Only Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedHoneyDried FruitNutty

Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

ToastedVanillaChocolateNew WoodCooked Fruit

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