Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586 vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586
Sanmi-Ittai
£107
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586 | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Sanmi-Ittai | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.6% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £106.95 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586
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).
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586 is better value at £107 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586
Pros
- +More affordable (£106.95 vs £119)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — 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 £106.95)
Who should buy Sanmi-Ittai?
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586 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 Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask Batch No. 9586
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof