Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
DistilleryClynelishOld Rip Van Winkle
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV55.4%53.5%
Age22 yr10 yr
Price£132£119
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

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

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 0.00).

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £132.

For beginners: Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132 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 £132)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Only Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedHoneyLeatheryTobaccoOld Wood

Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof

ToastedVanillaChocolateNew WoodCooked Fruit

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