Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof vs Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£150
| Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Signatory |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 54.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £119 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £150.
For beginners: Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£119 vs £149.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.95 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Secret?
Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Only Secret Orkney (HP) 19 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #31) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)