Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Cragganmore
£120
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 53.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £120 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
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 £120.
For beginners: Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 £120)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof