Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£87
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.4% | 53.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £87.35 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £87 vs £119.
For beginners: Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£87.35 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — 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 £87.35)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof