Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Benrinnes
★ 3.00
£105
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 56.3% |
| Age | 10 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £119 | £104.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £105 vs £119.
For beginners: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £104.89)
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.89 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Only Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)