Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish
Dalmore
£1750
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.50
£1500
| Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 42% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £1750 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 4.50/5 |
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is better value at £1500 vs £1750.
For beginners: Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1750 vs £1500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £1750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling 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 Dalmore 30 Year Old 1973 Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling