Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£90
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.3% | 53.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £90 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £89.95)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Cragganmore 23 Year Old 1987 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof