Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Benriach
£187
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 49.8% | 53.5% |
| Age | 27 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £187.16 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £187.
For beginners: Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£187.16 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 £187.16)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Benriach 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 2640) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof